USD/ZAR: South African rand outlook before SARB decision
The USD/ZAR exchange rate continues to soar after last week’s meeting between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington. It plunged from a high of 19.93 on April 9 to…
What if a weak US dollar was the plan all along?
The US dollar continues its decline and it’s now at its lowest level since 2023. Most headlines call it a warning sign. Another casualty of trade wars, deficits, and political chaos.…
Key events this week: JD Vance at Bitcoin Vegas, $ZRO’s launch, FTX payouts
The financial space looks to finalize May with notable volatility. Bitcoin is trading at $109,000 after tariff threats from the US curtailed its recent surge to fresh all-time highs.This article…
Oil prices under pressure as OPEC+ mulls further supply boost
The next setback in oil prices is looming as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies meet later this week to discuss output levels for July. The eight OPEC+…
Poorest nations face $22bn China debt bill in 2025, risking cuts to vital services
The world’s most vulnerable economies are facing a mounting financial crisis, with debt repayments to China reaching record highs in 2025, according to new research by the Lowy Institute. The…
Top 2 US stocks to buy for exposure to Bitcoin’s ongoing rally
Chasing a Bitcoin rally has historically been a risky move, but “the current environment appears fundamentally different,” says Chris Brendler, a Rosenblatt analyst.Bitcoin has rallied to record levels in recent…
Salesforce stock analysis before earnings, Informatica buyout rumors
Salesforce stock price has sold off this year as investors watch its investments in artificial intelligence and its rumoured talks to acquire Informatica. CRM dropped to $273 last week, down…
Europe markets open: FTSE 100 leads gains, Stoxx 600 up; focus on UK inflation
European stock markets presented a somewhat mixed but generally positive picture at Tuesday’s open, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index ticking higher. London’s FTSE 100 notably outperformed, surging as trading…
Samsung to invest in US health-care software and device company Exo? What we know
Samsung is actively pursuing strategic moves on multiple fronts to bolster its technological prowess and market reach, with its investment arm reportedly in talks to back US health-care innovator Exo…
Costco stock price rare chart pattern points to a dive after earnings
Costco stock price will be in focus this week as it publishes its financial results, which will provide more color on its performance and impact on tariffs. COST share price…